Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman, Author at Georgia times

There are hundreds of temporary tariff-free zones — and they’re in the US

Economy

Uncovering Temporary Tariff-Free Zones in the United States

In the complex world of international commerce, tariffs often play a central role in shaping economic policy, influencing global supply chains, and affecting the prices consumers pay for everyday goods.…

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International

How global energy prices respond to geopolitical conflicts

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Los precios de la energía son altamente sensibles a los acontecimientos geopolíticos. A medida que el mundo se vuelve más interconectado, los conflictos entre países o dentro de regiones pueden…

Why Alice Cooper saved the Hollywood sign

Culture and Entertainment

The Hollywood Sign: How Alice Cooper Intervened

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Few landmarks capture the imagination quite like the iconic Hollywood sign perched above Los Angeles. It stands not only as a symbol of the entertainment industry but also as a…

Trump threatens extra 10% tariff on nations siding with Brics

Economy

Trump proposes extra 10% tariff on Brics-aligned countries

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

As conversations about worldwide commerce proceed to develop, the ex-U.S. President Donald Trump has garnered attention once more with an audacious plan that might transform global economic connections. During a…

A video game on 'gold diggers' is fuelling a sexism debate in China

Science and Technology

The role of ‘gold diggers’ video games in China’s sexism debate

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

A newly launched video game in China has sparked extensive public discussion about gender stereotypes, sexism, and the depiction of women in mainstream media. The dispute revolves around a mobile…

Trump accuses Brazil of 'witch hunt' against Bolsonaro

Social Responsibility

Trump alleges ‘witch hunt’ in Brazil’s Bolsonaro investigation

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Former President of the United States, Donald Trump, has stepped up to support Jair Bolsonaro, Brazil's former president, criticizing the legal actions against him as a "witch hunt" driven by…

Archaeologists unveil 3,500-year-old city in Peru

Social Responsibility

Ancient 3,500-year-old city discovered in Peru by archaeologists

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

A team of archaeologists in Peru has brought to light the remains of a 3,500-year-old city, offering new insights into the region's pre-Columbian history and shedding light on early urban…

Science and Technology

‘Gold diggers’ video game controversy fuels sexism discussion in China

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

A recently released video game in China has ignited widespread public debate over gender stereotypes, sexism, and the portrayal of women in popular media. The controversy centers around a mobile…

Wildfires sweep through forests in drought-hit Syrian coast in major test for new government

International

New government faces major test as wildfires scorch drought-hit Syrian coast forests

Claude Sophia Merlo Lookman

Significant wildfires have ravaged the drought-stricken coastal regions of Syria, engulfing vast areas of forest and endangering rural populations in what is now one of the country's most critical environmental…